3 eggs, beaten
3 tbsp. cream
3 tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tbsp. butter, melted
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. ground cardamon seed
1/4 tsp. salt
4 1/2 to 5 cups sifted all-purpose flour, divided

Mix together eggs, cream, and sugar. Stir in melted butter, lemon juice, cardamon, salt and 2 cups of flour. Mix well. Stir in more flour to make a stiff dough. Wrap in waxed paper and chill at least 1 hour.

Remove 1/4 of the dough at a time, and roll out on a lightly floured board or pastry cloth until paper thin. Cut into 2-inch diamonds. Cut a slit in the center of each and pull one corner through.

Fry in deep fat heated to 350°F until delicately brown, about 1/2 minute.

Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Makes 10 dozen cookies.